Based at the Showroom Cinema, one of Sheffield’s cultural landmarks, Celluloid Screams has ben scaring up a storm since 2008 with a series of screenings showcasing the best in classic and contemporary horror cinema. In 2009, the strand expanded into a full weekend festival, boasting UK Premieres, Special Guests and cutting edge horror movies, as well as classics from the archives.

The remit is simple: to exhibit the breadth and diversity of horror and fantastic cinema from across the world. With 2010’s event confirmed for 22nd-24th October, Sheffield should prepare for a weekend of the terrifying, the bizarre and the fantastic as Celluloid Screams continues to establish itself as one of the highlight’s of the city’s film festival calendar.